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BW05 KEK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 102,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,904 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,921 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 77,921 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 65,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 63,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,926 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2013 51,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,665 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,150 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BW05 KEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW05 KEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW05 KEK registered?

BW05 KEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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